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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1968

Page

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Reagan rejects draft for VP under any circumstances

Miami Beach AP Reagan says he will not be a candidate or available for vice president and would refuse a draft. He notes two past GOP figures who rejected the nomination, Cyrus Right in 1844 and Frank Lowden in 1924, and accuses some party members of spreading misleading reports. He spoke after a California delegation caucus and met other state leaders while pursuing the presidential nomination.

Miami Beach Fla Ronald Reagan Reagan Sen Cyrus Right Richard M. Nixon Houston Alabama George Wallace

Hot Weather To Continue Across Basin Through Thursday

Warm, partly cloudy days persist with a slim rain chance of about five percent. Temperatures reached 97 at Wink, 95 in Odessa, and similar readings are expected today through Thursday. Isolated thundershowers touched Southeast Texas overnight, tapering by dawn, with El Paso receiving 07 inch in a separate shower and dawn activity spreading from Victoria along the coast toward Louisiana. Top readings Tuesday hit 102 at Wichita Falls, while Galveston and Dallas opened around 82 and 80 respectively.

Wink Odessa Texas el Paso Victoria Louisiana Wichita Falls Galveston Dallas U.S. Weather Bureau Thursdoay Pere Hous Esternay City Abilene Tees Alpice Armarillo Chicago Benvera el Pasa de New Yorker Oklahoma City San Antonio

US to Free Viet Prisoners at Paris Peace Talks

At the 16th session in Paris, Ambassador Harriman announced the United States would release 14 North Vietnamese seamen held by U.S. authorities. He said the gesture followed goodwill and did not imply a broader concession. Ha Van Lau rejected a demand for Hanoi to authorize a halt in U.S. bombing. Xuan Thuy was absent due to illness.

Paris United North Vietnam Harriman U.S Nct United States Ha van Lau Dean Rusk Hanoi W. Averell Harriman Johnson Xuan Thuy Barriman

Nixon Extends Lead as Favorite Son Challenge Burns Out

Richard Nixon presses toward the Republican nomination with signs favorite son candidates faltering. Rockefeller and Reagan push for delegates to block an early Nixon win while Nixon weighs a running mate and stays at his hotel command post. 12:15 p.m. EDT tallies show Nixon leading with 630 votes to Rockefeller 270 and Reagan 87, with other bloc totals and uncommitted still in play as ballots progress.

Miami Beach Fla Richard M. Nixon Nixon Mark O. Hatfield Oregon Wretewee We Sere Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Ronald Reagan California Rockefeller Associated Press Reagan Lindsay Soviet Union Johnson

Premier Pham Van Dong admits North Vietnam aids South Vietnam

The Graphic reports Premier Pham Van Dong acknowledged that North Vietnamese troops fight with the Viet Cong in the South. He said Vietnam assists the NLF and defends its homeland, remarks Araneta and later confirmed by North Vietnamese press officials. The claim could influence Paris peace talks.

Manila Pham van Dong North Vietnam South Vietnam the Graphic J. Antonio Araneta Jr U.S Araneta Pham National Liberation Front South NLF Dong

Magazine cites Hanoi admission on South Vietnam

Araneta quoted Dong saying Americans could build good relations with North Vietnam if forces withdraw from South Vietnam and the Vietnamese people settle their affairs. He stressed North Vietnam’s long struggle, respect for the South, and commitment to reunification by peaceful, democratic means.

Araneta Dong North Vietnam South Vietnam

Bethlehem Cuts Prices To Compete With U S Steel

Bethlehem Steel Corp cut its recent price hikes to 2.4 percent on all products after U S Steel announced modest increases earlier in the day. Inland Steel said it would remain competitive, signaling industrywide restraint amid White House pressure to hold line on price boosts.

Pittsburgh Bethlehem Steel Corp U.S. Steel Bethlehem U.S.’ Steel Inland Steel Johnson U.s.steel

Violence Blues Odessa suffers eight wounded in Illinois riot

Eight persons are wounded in a violent incident in Illinois, including seven policemen. The episode disrupts a local area as authorities respond. Details on victims and motives remain forthcoming from state police, with investigations continuing into the cause and responsible parties.

Illinois

Eisenhower Spends Comfortable Night After Heart Attack

Washington AP reports General Eisenhower spent a comfortable night with a guarded prognosis after a second major heart attack in a week. Doctors at Walter Reed Army Hospital said vital signs remained stable and progress satisfactory, with no heart transplant discussion permitted and television viewing restricted since the onset of his illness.

Washington Eisenhower Eisenhowser Miami Beach Fla Yardes Waller Reed Army Hospital Dwight D. Eisenhower

Allied Task Force Slays 219 Viet Cong in Delta Clash

A U.S. South Vietnamese task force invaded a major Viet Cong supply depot and killed 219 enemy soldiers in a week of clashes southwest of Saigon near the U Minh forest. Allied casualties were light with 1 Marine and 10 South Vietnamese killed and 14 South Vietnamese and 22 Marines wounded. U S B 52s bombed around Da Nang as forces used riverine craft to push into action.

Saigon Mekong Delta U.S U Minh Forest U.S. Navy South Vietnam da Nang

New Tests Set For President

President Johnson will return to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio for final tests after a five hour head to toe checkup on Tuesday. Katherine E. White resigns as ambassador to Denmark after four years, citing a lengthy tenure. A public health update will be issued later by Dr Burkley.

Austin Tex Johnson Army Hospital Texas White House Brooke Army Medical Center San Antonio White House Katherine E. White Denmark Red Bank N.J Brooke Christian George G. Burkley

Quipster Claims Warren Resigned Without Vacancy

The Quipster argues that Chief Justice Warren stepped down from the Supreme Court without creating a vacancy, a stance that aligns with prevailing interpretations. The remark draws on procedural norms and lawmakers’ expectations in the judiciary.

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